Ryzen

These days, the on-the-go lifestyle demands machines that are as compact as possible, without compromising performance. As such, HP and AMD have partnered to create a machine that’s both powerful, while being highly mobile at the same time. Here’s the new HP ENVY x360. The HP ENVY x360 is powered by AMD’s Ryzen Processors coupled with VEGA Graphics, and can be used in four modes to fit whatever task you’re doing. With a 13.3 IPS micro-edge display with up to a 4K UHD resolution combined with a Gorilla Glass NBT Touchscreen, every bit of content you’ll work on looks sharp, clear, and stunningly detailed. The backlit keyboard ensures that you can keep working even when there’s no light, its IR camera allows for quick logins, and the included Pen lets you use Windows Ink for your notes and creative works. Worried about longevity? don’t be, as its 4-cell battery can…

At this year’s Computex in Taiwan, AMD demonstrated its next generation of CPUs and GPUs via a live press conference, and gave a first glance at the upcoming 7nm AMD Radeon Vega GPUs, which are scheduled for launch in 2018, as well as the 12nm 2nd generation Ryzen Threadripper CPUs with up to 32 cores, also coming this 2018. There’s also the unprecedented customer adoption of Ryzen and Radeon products in premium OEM devices, and new milestones for EPYC processors. Client Compute Updates The first public demonstration of 2nd Generation AMD Ryzen Threadripper processors—the second AMD 12nm product family— with up to 32 cores and 64 threads. 2nd Gen Ryzen Threadripper processors are scheduled to launch in Q3 2018 with outstanding performance expected in rendering, post production, and encoding workloads. A broad portfolio of premium notebook and desktop systems from global OEM partners powered by Ryzen APUs, 2nd Gen Ryzen desktop processors,…

AMD has announced that it will be supplying Cyzone’s newest I-cafe in Vietnam with Ryzen CPUs, giving Cyzone best price/performance and long term platform stability, and further strengthening Cyzone’s position as one of the leaders in the Vietnam I-Café market. Cyzone has a long history in the PC market in Vietnam with the company being set up in 2004. They have 2 i-cafes with over 800 PCs currently, including the Dang Van Ngu branch and the brand new Vo Thi Sau branch which is being equipped with AMD’s latest Ryzen 3 and Ryzen 5 CPUs that were launched to great success in 2017. Cyzone are actively involved in the gaming community and were recently crowned Vietnam champions at the Overwatch SEA Tournament and went on to represent their country at the group stage of the World Cup 2017 Overwatch tournament in Sydney, Australia. AMD Ryzen CPUs were launched in 2017 and saw the…

At this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES), AMD unveiled its plans for 2018, following the success and momentum of Ryzen processors and Radeon graphics technology in 2017. Apart from the first Desktop Ryzen processors with built-in Vega Radeon graphics, AMD also announced the full lineup of Ryzen Mobile APUs, including the new Ryzen 3 and Ryzen PRO models, and even gave a glimpse of the 12nm 2nd generation Ryzen desktop CPU’s that are expected to launch this April. Then there’s Radeon Vega Mobile, and its first 7nm GPU built specifically machine learning. “We successfully accomplished the ambitious goals we set for ourselves in 2017, reestablishing AMD as a high-performance computing leader with the introduction and ramp of 10 different product families. We are building on this momentum in 2018 as we make our strongest product portfolio of the last decade even stronger with new CPUs and GPUs that bring more features…

AMD has won twice at the prestigious Trusted Reviews Awards 2017, including the reader’s choice of “Best Tech 2017 Brand of the Year” and “PC Component of the Year” for AMD and for the AMD Ryzen™ processors, respectively. Trusted Reviews, a highly respected news and media website in London, UK, is a comprehensive source of independent expert reviews, user reviews and news about consumer electronics, and holds their annual awards celebrating the very best products launched in the tech world each year. “AMD redefined what gamers could expect from their PCs this year, which is a major factor in winning the reader-voted award. In doing so, it beat Samsung, Apple, and Intel,” said Evan Kypreos, Editor of Trusted Reviews, at its 10th annual Trusted Reviews Awards. “The award tops off a sterling year for the company, which boasted a 300% profits increase in its most recent earnings report thanks to…

It’s another achievement unlocked for the folks at AMD as their enthusiast level processor, the Ryzen Threadripper 1950X was recently given the CES 2018 Best of Innovation award for the Computer Hardware and Components Category. The decision was made by a panel of judges composed of independent industrial designers, engineers, and members of the trade media to give recognition for products that showcase outstanding design and engineering in consumer electronics across 28 categories. The Ryzen Threadripper 1950X processor supports 16 cores and 32 threads, catering to the needs of developers, prosumers, creators and enthusiasts. It’s built around AMD’s “Zen” architecture, and delivers unprecedented processing power, unrestrained potential, and superior performance for the most demanding tasks and workloads. “The overwhelmingly positive response from enthusiasts and expert reviewers that greeted the release of AMD Ryzen Threadripper already served as a huge reward for the AMD whole engineering team who built this ground-breaking product.…

AMD announced the introduction of the AMD Ryzen™ mobile processor, previously codenamed the “Raven Ridge” mobile APU, providing leadership performance and a complete entertainment experience with optimal efficiency for premium 2-in-1s, convertibles and ultrathin notebook computers. With a configurable 15-watt TDP, the AMD Ryzen™ 7 2700U and AMD Ryzen™ 5 2500U processors combine the architecture of award-winning “Zen” x86 cores featuring AMD SenseMI Technology processor-level intelligence with revolutionary Radeon “Vega” graphics in a System-on-Chip design to achieve unprecedented ultrathin notebook performance. The AMD Ryzen 7 2700U is the fastest processor for ultrathin notebooks, with up to 44% more multi-threaded CPU performance as well as up to 161% more graphics performance than the competition. Powerful Performer Consisting of up to 4 cores and 8 threads, Ryzen™ mobile processors include AMD SenseMI Technology and are designed for leadership performance in a sleek form factor. The AMD Ryzen™ 7 2700U processor is the…

Today marked another incredible day for the Republic of Gamers with the launch of the ROG Strix GL702ZC, the world’s first gaming laptop to be powered by AMD’s powerful Ryzen processors. https://youtu.be/pdwcF8h_AA4 Ryzen processors are built on AMD’s Zen architecture and also features AMD SenseMI technology along with superb multi-tasking capability, catering to the needs of consumers with competitive responsiveness and performance. The GL702ZC sports the familiar ROG design with its brushed metal finish, measuring 415 x 280 x 34 mm (WxDxH). Equipped with a 17.3-inch Full HD IPS Display with up to 120Hz refresh rate, you are assured of smooth and fluid gameplay every single time. In terms of ports, the GL702ZC has got all the bases covered. There are three high-speed USB ports, a USB Type-C port, a headphone jack, a card reader, a dedicated LAN port, an HDMI port, a Mini Display Port, and a Kensington lock slot. The GL702ZC…

The Strix GL702ZC is one of the very first gaming notebooks in the ROG lineup to be powered by AMD’s Ryzen processors. And they made sure to put one of the most powerful in their own list, the 8-core, 16-thread Ryzen 7 1700. Combine that with a 17.3-inch Full HD display, 24GB of 2400MHz DDR4 RAM, and AMD’s RX 580 GPU, and you have a machine that should blast through any game you throw at it, but will also be excellent in multi-threaded tasks such as rendering, etc. We were able to have a look at the machine and give our initial thoughts. However, do not that the unit we had was an engineering sample, so we weren’t able to do the usual tests such as PCMark and 3DMark. This will mainly focus on ergonomics, design, build quality, the display, and a tidbit of what it can do in terms…

As a way of saying thank you for the utmost support, AMD has just announced an exciting promo for their Ryzen 3 processors. Until October 16, 2017 or while supplies last, every purchase of an AMD Ryzen 3 processor from all leading computer stores comes with a FREE limited edition AMD Ryzen shirt! Ryzen 3 processors are equipped with true quad-core performance for both computing and gaming, and are designed for esports gaming and computing applications. With 4 physical cores, multitasking becomes effortless. These are also multiplier unlocked, for those who perfer to overclock. To know more about AMD’s Ryzen 3 Processors, check out our feature article here.

AMD has recently announced the global availability and broad adoption of its Ryzen PRO desktop processors designed to cater to the most compute-intensive and business-focused workloads, delivering unparalleled security, reliability and performance to both enterprise and public sectors. With up to 8 processing cores and built around the new Zen architecture, AMD Ryzen PRO processors feature groundbreaking tech such as GuardMI and SenseMI to ensure optimal performance and protection from an ever-evolving list of threats. AMD has also unveiled the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X. An 8-core, 16-thread processor offers all the benefits users have come to expect from Threadripper at a more accessible entry point. Global OEM Support In the coming months, enterprise customers can plan on purchasing Ryzen PRO-based systems from top vendors such as Dell, HP, and Lenovo. Availability Dell Optiplex 5055, HP EliteDesk 705, and Lenovo ThinkCentre M715 desktop PCs are expected to ship in the coming weeks. Lenovo ThinkPad…

Two of AMD’s latest and most powerful processors for the High End desktop market is now available in PH. Introducing the Ryzen Threadripper 1950X and 1920X. The release of Threadripper marks a major step in both performance and features, and at the same time exceeding expectations of even the most demanding developers, creators, researchers, prosumers, and gamers who are also into heavy multi-tasking. Built around the AMD’s x86 Zen architecture, Threadripper offers unmatched computing power over the competition. “The level of global support and excitement built-up around AMD Ryzen processors has been incredible to watch these last few months, and with today’s Ryzen Threadripper launch, we deliver a new level of computing power to the world’s fastest ultra-premium desktop systems via an entirely new platform and set of multi-core processors. Ryzen Threadripper is the jolt of innovation that the high-end desktop customer was waiting for, providing the long-awaited ability to…

ASUS has just announced a trio of motherboards for AMD’s X399 Platform featuring Ryzen Threadripper processors. Designed for power users, gaming enthusiasts and prosumers, these new motherboards feature one-touch intelligent overclocking, refined cooling control, advanced connectivity and enhanced RGB lighting. The ROG Zenith Extreme brings Threadripper into premium setups with provisions for custom liquid cooling and 10Gbps networking. The ROG Strix X399-E Gaming on the other hand, lets hardcore gamers build stylish and powerful rigs with high-quality streaming capabilities. Then there’s the Prime X399-A for professionals. The main desktop CPU platform runs from two to eight cores, which is great for gaming and general use. Its more high-end siblings take it a notch higher with more cores and memory channels along with added bandwidth for graphics and storage. AMD’s Threadripper is the latest addition to this category. With up to 16 cores and 32 threads, Threadripper basically doubles the computing…

AMD has just announced the availability for two of its mainstream desktop processors: The Ryzen 3 1300X and 1200. Both are equipped with true quad-core unlocked performance for both computing and gaming. Both processors support the new AM4 infrastructure and are designed to provide maximum performance for esports gaming and computing applications, and thanks to 4 physical cores, multitasking is a breeze. Like all socket AM4 processors, Ryzen 3 is also multiplier unlocked for those who want to overclock. Product Line Model Cores Threads Base Clock (GHz) Boost Clock (GHz) TDP (Watts) PRICE SRP (PhP) AMD Ryzen 3 1300X 4 4 3.5 3.7 65 PhP 7,250.00 VAT inclusive AMD Ryzen 3 1200 4 4 3.1 3.4 65 PhP 6,000.00 VAT inclusive Ryzen 3 1300X has a base clock of 3.5 GHz, a precision boost of 3.7GHz, and can even go as high as 3.9 GHz with XFR using premium cooling.…

AMD recently held a press conference to showcase its newest lineup of desktop processors (Ryzen 7 and Ryzen 5) and its RX 500 series graphics cards. Retail partners were also present in the event to showcase their own take on AMD’s newest graphics cards as well as their Ryzen Motherboards. Here are some of the highlights of the event: Representatives from AMD were also present at the event and gave a presentation to go into detail with the capabilities of their newest products. To know more about the Ryzen, click here. For more information on the RX 500 series Graphics Cards, click here.

Datacenter Updates AMD brings a new era of Datacenter computing with EPYC, a high-performance server processor with high core count, superior memory bandwidth, an unmatched support for high speed I/O channels in a single chip. Formerly named “Naples”, this new family of processors for cloud-based and traditional datacenters delivers the “Zen” x86 processing engine scaling up to 32 physical cores. The first EPYC-based servers will launch in June with extensive OEM and Channel Partner support. Client Compute Updates The company’s high-performance Ryzen processors are designed to bring innovation and competition back to the premium PC market by utilizing the Zen architecture to deliver advanced feature sets, better efficiency, and increased performance for the most demanding PC workloads. Upcoming AMD processors include: Consumer Desktop PC Solutions: Ryzen Threadripper – Aimed at the High-End Desktop market and scheduled for release in the summer of 2017, it’s a CPU based on the Zen…

AMD along with Game Developers Stardock and Oxide Games, has just announced the completion of the optimization for the game Ashes of the Singularity for Ryzen processors. Launched a year ago, the game now displays a significant improvement in performance with up to 30% increase in the “Average Frames Per Second All Batches” in-game benchmark in DX12. This places the Ryzen 7 1800X in elite levels of performance for the game. Test System The system that was used had an 1800X paired with DDR4-2933 memory at Full HD resolution and High Preset setting for image quality. During the test, the updated game as well as the in-game benchmark showcased an increase of 26% for “Average Frames Per Second Large Batches”, and up to 33 percent in “Average Frames Per Second Normal Batches” in comparison with the previous version of the game. Availability of Update For existing owners of the game, you may…

AMD has finally lifted the curtain on its much anticipated Ryzen chips, and what we’re seeing here is definitely the makings of an epic comeback, at least for now. Ahead of the official launch scheduled for March 2, the company revealed vital information for three of its high tier processors, the Ryzen 7 series (The mid and lower tier Ryzen 5 and 3 chips will ship later this year). Touted as the fastest 8-core processor in the market as of the moment, the top of the line Ryzen 7 1800X costs $499 (around PhP25k) and runs at 3.6GHz (boosts to 4GHz), with 8 cores and 16 threads. At least by what AMD’s figures state, it outperforms the Intel Core i7-6900K (which costs around $1,089) by 9 percent on Cinebench, for half the price. The Ryzen 7 1700X on the other hand costs $399 (around PhP20k), also comes with 8 cores and 16…